Saanen weather in July (Canton of Bern, Switzerland)

Planning a trip to Saanen in July? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In July, Saanen typically experiences pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. July is a summer month. Daytime temperatures hover around 21°C, while nights can cool down to about 9°C. On average, it has the peak temperatures of the year.

Saanen in July falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 204 mm for the month. In this month, the heaviest downpours of the year are not uncommon. Carrying a poncho might be your best bet to stay dry. Rain is expected on roughly 16 days.

The city usually sees around 270 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures August generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Saanen climate page with graphs.

 

Saanen, monthly averages in July

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 54%  

Precipitation 204 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 63% *  

Sunshine 270 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 65% *  

* Data from: Sion, Switzerland (30 KM, 19 Miles).

Where to go in Switzerland in July

Find out more about the weather in Switzerland in July and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Saanen in July?

For visitors traveling to Saanen, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in July.

Swimming

7/10

Camping

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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